Co-operative Group (CWS) Limited expects its suppliers to provide wages for a standard working week which are consistent with at least the legal or industry minimum standard, whichever is the higher, and which should be sufficient to meet basic worker needs and provide some discretionary income.

Deductions from wages should not be made for disciplinary purposes. Wages should be paid in cash or by cheque in a manner which is acceptable to employees. Any deductions which are not required by National Law should not be made without prior agreement of the employee concerned.